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Indiana one of handful of states “emerging” from recession, according to prominent forecasting firm; nearly all NWI casinos post October revenue gains, even as Majestic goes into loan default; officials in Schneider [...]

Google, Yahoo, eBay and Microsoft, competitors on the web, all have the same idea for marketing themselves this holiday season: temporarily providing free Wi-Fi access in airports, airplanes and public places.
Google Inc. announced Tuesday that it would provide free Wi-Fi access in 47 airports across the country, including Boston, Houston and Seattle, through Jan. 15. [...]

Automotive industry supplier Lear Corp. said Monday it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a cleaner balance sheet, a sales backlog and positive third quarter operating results.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the company’s reorganization plan Thursday after a majority of voting classes approved it.
The Southfield, Mich.-based [...]

They say voters were quick to tally cost, not benefits in recent referendum
Business leaders continue to support bold new mass transit initiatives for Northwest Indiana even after voters’ resounding defeat of just such a measure on Tuesday.
Peoples Bank CEO David Bochnowski said all Northwest Indiana residents have to do is look at the northern and [...]

From the BusINess inbox—The BusINess editors are committed to keeping you informed about the latest news in NWI. Here’s today’s submission from T-Mobile USA, Inc.:
T-Mobile cellular service will now be available on the Red and Blue Line subways, giving customers access to service while traveling through the underground portion of the two busiest routes of [...]

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Regional development district touted as key to getting millions in federal cash to NWI; tourism consultant offers branding ideas for Indiana Dunes and Porter County; Gary Mayor Clay promises Jackson [...]

Marty Hollingshead said he’s been adopting environmentally friendly practices at his automotive recycling business for years not for notoriety, but because it was the right thing to do.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management took notice and Wednesday granted Hollingshead’s Northlake Auto Recyclers the “Gold Level” in its Indiana Clean Yard program.
The commendation is part of [...]

$11.5 million building will be training center for citizen-soldiers

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Indiana’s jobless rate down again, bucking national trend; NWI tourism bureaus battle to attract $1 billion and countless jobs; a new plan for revitalizing Gary—and the region—unveiled. Lake County officials approve $180 [...]

The Northwest Indiana Forum met with communities in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties to discuss economic development issues and bring awareness to the NIRPC 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan.
Addressing the plan’s Steering Committee in a meeting Thursday, NWI Forum official Don Koliboski said mayors, economic development officials and planners for the 15 communities that include that [...]